Rob Brewer

Chief Information Security Officer

Senior Management

More about Rob Brewer

As Chief Information Security Officer at CloudTech24, I lead security strategy, governance and operational delivery. I help our clients’ executive teams make informed decisions about cyber risk. My role involves understanding how a customer’s business actually works, where the real risks sit, and what it takes to reduce them in a way that lasts, using existing capabilities wherever possible.

My background spans hands-on technical delivery and board-level advisory to clients across fintech, financial services, legal and other regulated industries. I also own our ISO 27001 programme and the ISMS behind it. As AI moves into everyday business use, I also ensure that our usage of AI aligns to best practise through governance and policy, and advise leadership and customers on safe adoption, aligning toward emerging standards such as ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act.

Outside of work, I’m a proud dad to two brilliant daughters and a lifelong LEGO enthusiast – if we’ve had a video call, chances are you’ve seen a few of my builds in the background. I’m also a passionate gamer and PC builder, a hobby I picked up in the early 2000s with my dad, who first sparked my interest in computers. Fun fact: back in the day, I was Europe’s #1 ranked Battlefield 1942 player – proof that my competitive streak goes way back!

Blogs by Rob Brewer

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The steep rise in ‘ClickFix’ style phishing attacks

What is ClickFix? ClickFix is a social engineering technique that the Security Operations team at CloudTech24 are seeing cybercriminals use to trick users into infecting their own devices. Typically, we find that a user is redirected to a fake verification page that impersonates a trusted service such as Cloudflare, Google reCAPTCHA, or a website security…

What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)?

Cybersecurity issues don’t pop up one at a time. They’re often frequent, urgent, and complex. When issues build up and the level of complexity increases to the point where your team needs an extra hand, having a vCISO can lighten the load. A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) is a security leader who serves…

The role of ethical hacking in penetration testing

Hacking into a business is, 99% of the time, a malicious act aimed at damaging an organisation. But penetration testing is that 1%, where it’s actually an incredibly safe and skilful way to find how you can improve your business. In this guide, we’ll cover what penetration testing is, how it works, the process, and…

NEW: Funding to help small businesses tackle cyber threats

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are constantly facing risks from cyber threats and IT concerns. 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber-attack in the past year. Trying to grow your business is hard enough for these companies without the damage a cyberattack or data breach could cause. That’s why Innovate UK is…

Here’s why you need an Internet policy for staff

You use the internet at work every day. Whether that be for research or writing emails, it’s essential to what you do. This is why internet policies exist. Internet polices are essentially a set of rules for your workplace, helping you and your team understand what’s okay (and what’s not) on the company network. Not…

How to recall an email in Gmail

We’ve all experienced it. That moment after hitting send when you realise your email has been sent to the wrong person or contains a very noticeable typo. In the past, this meant resigning yourself to fate, but thankfully, Gmail offers a built-in safety net – the ‘undo send’ feature. What is the ‘undo send’ feature?…

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What is DMARC, and how does it work?

Your cybersecurity should be a priority. Most modern businesses store their data online, which comes with the risk of a data breach. IT and cybersecurity providers are there to reduce the chances of that happening. Phishing emails, domain spoofing, and numerous other cyber threats can damage your brand and your relationship with your customers in…

10 things to look for in your new IT provider

Finding the right IT support provider is crucial for businesses, big or small. IT issues, no matter how minor they seem, can affect your security and operation. Business owners and decision-makers need an IT partner who can keep their computers running and their business growing. To help you make a choice, here are 10 of…

How Google Workspace’s latest updates are redefining productivity

Technology is constantly changing, updating, and improving. Google’s latest round of Workspace features, rolled ou in June 2025t, has come with huge updates From multilingual AI to admin-friendly security controls and even better video tools, these updates aren’t just about making your working day smoother – they’re about changing the way modern businesses think about…